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Pull surfaces from curves of an existing surface

Build simple surfaces

Build a tube surface from free curves

 

Modeling > Create geometry > Build simple surfaces > 

Add a beveled edge to a curve or surface

Use the Bevel tool to create a bevel surface around an existing curve or surface edge. This is useful for modeling embossed text and logos.

1. Pick the curve or curves. Note that you can use surface edges.
   NoteAny open curves will automatically be closed by a straight line segment.
2. Choose Surfaces > Planar surfaces > Bevel .
3. Do any of the following:
   • Drag the to change the bevel width.
   • Drag the to change the bevel depth.
   • Drag the to change the extrusion depth.
   • Type the bevel width, bevel depth, and extrusion depth separated by spaces to set the values exactly.
     NoteUse a negative bevel depth to reverse the bevel. Use a negative extrusion depth to reverse the direction of the extrusion.
4. Click Go to create the surface.
   NoteIf the Front Cap or Back Cap options are turned on, the curve must be flat (all CVs in the same plane).